Metformin and alcohol

[Corgiboy]

Can you drink any alcohol or not when taking metformin

 

[Hobs]

The medical advice is not.

However, as individuals we can experiment carefully and I'm pleased to say that despite 2 x 500mg SR twice daily, it does not affect me when I deem its time for a good single malt. I don't swig half a bottle and its usually mid evening, but so far the effects have been zero with not a hypo in sight.

 

[Corgiboy]

How does 2or3pint of beer sit with metadormin ,anybody drink beer with met?

 

[andrew_333]

On several occasions I've sunk a bottle of strong red wine followed by a large glass of port. As I take my metformin straight after my evening meal I've often washed it down with a glug of wine :lol: I don't drink beer, but I don't think two or three pints would be a problem.

 

[Claricus]

Everyone is different.
I can't drink any, after a few mouthfuls I get bad stomach cramps.

 

[))Denise((]

I take metformin and drink alcohol with no problems. There is a risk of Lactic Acidosis http://www.livestrong.com/article/51731 ... metformin/

 

[GlazedDoughnuts]

In my experience, I was fine. But I was only on Metformin for a month, so it was a one off experience!

 

[))Denise((]

I've been taking metformin over five years at quite a high dose. I don't drink all the time, but as I said with no problems, but I have made my friends aware to act quickly if there are any problems.